Secretary Kelly Schulz

April 29, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Candidates for Maryland’s 2022 Gubernatorial Race: Who’s In? Who’s Out?

Candidates are starting to announce their candidacy for Maryland’s 2022 gubernatorial election. Maryland’s current governor, Larry Hogan (R), is ineligible to run for reelection due to term limits. Here’s a look at who is in, who is out, and who is up in the air when it comes to putting their hat in the ring […]

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April 24, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Former Education Secretary Under Obama Announces Bid for Maryland Governor

The field of candidates for Maryland’s 2022 gubernatorial election continues to grow. Most recently, John King, the former Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, put his hat in the ring and is putting education at the forefront of his campaign. King, a Silver Spring resident, announced his candidacy Tuesday morning on social media, with a […]

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December 10, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Announces Business, Housing Relief; No New Statewide Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press briefing Thursday new emergency financial relief for businesses and renters ahead of the holidays. He was joined at the briefing by Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz and Maryland Housing Secretary Ken Holt. Hogan did not announce any new statewide coronavirus restrictions but said — based on the rising […]

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September 1, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Maryland pasa a la Fase 3 el Viernes en el Plan de Reapertura

El gobernador Larry Hogan anunció que Maryland pasará a la fase tres en su plan de recuperación, a partir de las 5 p.m. del viernes. Esto significa que las salas de cine cerradas pueden reabrir al 50% de su capacidad y las instalaciones comerciales y religiosas pueden aumentar su capacidad del 50% al 75%. Sin […]

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September 1, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne and Suzanne Pollak

Maryland Moves to Phase 3 Recovery Stage Friday Allowing All Businesses to Reopen

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that Maryland will move to phase three of its recovery plan starting at 5 p.m. Friday. This means indoor movie theaters can reopen at 50% capacity and retail and religious facilities can increase capacity from 50% to 75%. However, Montgomery County officials have the final say when the county will […]

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March 23, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Hogan Ordena Cerrar Negocios No Esenciales y Anuncia Fondos de Ayuda

El gobernador Larry Hogan ordenó que todos los negocios no esenciales en Maryland cierren a las 5 p.m., hoy lunes, para ayudar a combatir la posible propagación del coronavirus. “No estamos emitiendo ni ordenando una directiva de refugio en el lugar, ni estamos obligando a las personas a quedarse en casa”, dijo Hogan. Sin embargo, […]

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March 23, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Orders Nonessential Businesses to Close, Announces Business Relief Funds

Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered all nonessential businesses in Maryland to close by 5 p.m. Monday to help combat the potential spread of the coronavirus. “We are not issuing or ordering a sheltering in place directive, or forcing people to stay home,” Hogan said. However, Hogan said the state is saying “unless you have essential […]

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October 21, 2019 | Douglas Tallman

Elrich Expects Economic Development Announcements Soon

The Maryland Economic Development Association has chosen this week as Economic Development Week. And just Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich and Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz toured RADA Technologies, an Israeli company that is opening its U.S. headquarters in Germantown. Outside RADA, Elrich discussed upcoming economic development announcements, working with Schulz and the status of […]

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March 22, 2019 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Presented with 70-Year Milestone Citation

Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz presented the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) with a citation from Governor Larry Hogan commemorating its 70-year milestone on March 20, 2019. In her remarks she applauded the Chamber on its accomplishments and sent best wishes for future success. Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce president Marilyn Balcombe – joined […]

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